Major city · China
Yunfu
Spend 1–2 days in Yunfu to see the karst caves and mountain scenery; a single night suffices if you focus on Panlong Cave and Dayunwu Mountain.
Yunfu, the "stone capital" of Guangdong, sits on the high‑speed rail between Guangzhou and Nanning. Its main draws are Panlong Cave, Dayunwu Mountain and a few historic temples. The city is small enough that a short stay covers the highlights, while the rail connection makes day trips easy from Guangzhou or Nanning.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- CAN
- Nights
- 1–2
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Yunfu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Yunfu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyYunfu is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare, but stay alert in crowded transport hubs and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 150 km (93 mi) by road).CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 93 mi (150 km) by road).
- Getting aroundHigh‑speed rail stops in Yunfu East, Nanjiangkou and Yunan stations; city buses connect districts.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealRice noodle snack (e.g., Yunfu rice noodle with sausage)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedEconomy hotel or inn, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per personCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 150 km (93 mi) by road)CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 93 mi (150 km) by road)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yunfu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
High‑speed rail stops in Yunfu East, Nanjiangkou and Yunan stations; city buses connect districts. Taxis and rideshare are common for short trips to attractions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Panlong Cave
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Bus or taxi from city centre, about 30 min
Entry fee modest; check opening hours.
Dayunwu Mountain
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus to Yun'an District, then local transport, ≈1 h total
Hiking; bring sturdy shoes.
Guo'en Temple (Xinxing County)
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Bus to Liuzu Town, then walk 10 min
Historical site, free entry.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Yunfu Hotel
City‑centre, mid‑range, suitable for one night
Wanda Realm Yunfu
International brand, higher comfort
Jinjiang Inn Yunfu
Budget chain, basic amenities
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Economy hotel or inn1 × 1 night × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| High‑speed rail ticket to Yunfu (one way)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Local bus/taxi to Panlong Cave1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥38 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥418 per person per day, bed included | CN¥418≈ US$60 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Rice noodle snack (e.g., Yunfu rice noodle with sausage) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local tea (pomelo tea) | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Some temples have limited opening hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou (check address); other nations have consulates in Guangzhou.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guangzhou → Yunfu (high‑speed rail): ≈ ¥150–250, 2 h (check)
- City bus to Panlong Cave: ≈ ¥30 (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Yunfu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–May · avoid Jun–Aug (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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